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Danielle shares advice, encouragement, and connection for Catholic women in all walks of life.

Self-Improvement

In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses the topic of when big kids leave the Church with her guest, Celeste Behe. They talk about the challenges and heartbreak that parents face when their adult children choose to leave the faith. Celeste shares her personal experience and how it led her to start the St. Monica Ministry, which offers support and hope to families and friends of fallen away Catholics. They discuss the importance of prayer, the power of community, and the need to focus on the love and beauty of our bodies as mothers. Overall, the episode offers encouragement and resources for those dealing with this difficult situation.TakeawaysWhen adult children leave the church, parents often feel guilty and alone, but it's important to remember that their story is not over yet and to continue praying for them.The St. Monica Ministry provides support and hope to families and friends of fallen away Catholics through meetings, holy hours, and the Wayfaring St. Monica program.It's important to be mindful of the influences we allow into our lives and to focus on the love and beauty of our bodies as mothers.Prayer and confession can help us overcome negative thoughts and tendencies and remind us of God's unconditional love for us.Learn more about Celeste and the St. Monica Ministry.Thank you to our sponsors!Check out custom Bible covers from OreMoose and use code BEAN15 for 15% off your Father’s Day gift purchase. Be sure to follow them on Instagram or Facebook or sign up for their email newsletter for exclusive discounts and promotions.Get daily news headlines from a catholic perspective delivered right to your inbox every day with The Loop. Get The Loop today!ANNOUNCEMENTS Go beyond the podcast! For bonus podcasts, weekly columns, exclusive live events, and more, subscribe here!Contact:Email Danielle BeanDanielle Bean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Voxer

When Big Kids Leave the Church

In this episode, Danielle Bean discusses what to do when you feel overwhelmed. She shares personal experiences of feeling overwhelmed and offers practical advice on how to handle it. Her four main suggestions are: give yourself a break, ask for help, get a fresh perspective, and pray. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and seeking support from others. She also recommends praying the Litany of Trust and the Surrender Novena to help cultivate trust in God and surrender to His will.TakeawaysFeeling overwhelmed is a common experience, especially during busy seasons of life.It's important to give yourself a break and be honest about what you can realistically handle.Asking for help and seeking support from others is essential in managing overwhelm.Getting a fresh perspective can help shift your mindset and alleviate stress.Prayer, particularly the Litany of Trust and the Surrender Novena, can provide comfort and guidance in times of overwhelm.Also mentioned in this episode: Litany of Trust and Surrender NovenaThank you to our sponsors!Check out custom Bible covers from OreMoose and use code BEAN15 for 15% off your Father's Day gift purchase. Be sure to follow them on Instagram or Facebook or sign up for their email newsletter for exclusive discounts and promotions. At Songfinch.com/GF you can order a customized song to celebrate a special occasion with someone you love. It makes a unique and everlasting gift. Check out all of your options at Songfinch.com/GFANNOUNCEMENTS Go beyond the podcast! For bonus podcasts, weekly columns, exclusive live events, and more, subscribe here!Contact:Email Danielle BeanDanielle Bean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Voxer

What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed

In this episode of the Girlfriends podcast, Danielle Bean interviews Sarah Bartel about intimacy in marriage. They discuss the lack of conversation around this topic and the need for a Catholic lens when discussing sex and marriage. Sarah shares her journey of becoming a Catholic moral theologian specializing in sexual ethics and marriage. She talks about the challenges women face in this area, including the pressure from a sex-saturated culture and the expectations of purity culture. Sarah emphasizes the importance of emotional connection, communication, and understanding the body's natural rhythms in enhancing marital intimacy.TakeawaysIntimacy in marriage is an important but often overlooked topic that needs to be approached with a Catholic lens.Women often suffer from a lack of information and feel shame when it comes to discussing intimacy in marriage.There is a need for practical guidance and a woman's perspective on this topic in the Catholic world.Marital intimacy requires emotional connection, communication, and understanding of the body's natural rhythms.It is important to approach intimacy in marriage with a positive and holistic view, recognizing the gift and beauty of sexuality.Learn more about Sarah Bartel and her ministry at CanaFeast.comFollow on InstagramThank you to our sponsors!Get daily news headlines from a catholic perspective delivered right to your inbox every day with The Loop. Get The Loop today!CORDA Candles creates candles with scents inspired by the saints! Girlfriends listeners can get a free "Seasonal Favorites" tealight sampler with an order of $35+ (that's 6 free mini candles!). Go to cordacandles.com/girlfriends.Support a small Catholic business, give to those in need, and help support this podcast when you shop at Rooted for Good. Use code DANIELLEBEAN and get 10% off your order. :)ANNOUNCEMENTSGo beyond the podcast! For bonus podcasts, weekly columns, exclusive live events, and more, subscribe here!Contact:Email Danielle BeanDanielle Bean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Voxer

Enjoy Greater Intimacy in Your Marriage

BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE, a brief update on Danielle! She is home from the hospital and doing much better. She is gaining strength every day and is so grateful for all of your prayers and good wishes. This episode was recorded before she got sick, so there is no mention of her illness in this week's show. Thank you for all your support and encouragement. You can et all the latest updates and details at daniellebean.substack.com.In episode 419 of the Girlfriends podcast, host Danielle Bean discusses four small, yet significant habits that can profoundly impact one's life.Danielle covers the importance of daily prayer and its benefits, emphasizing making prayer a natural part of one’s routine.She then addresses the critical role that sufficient sleep plays in overall well-being, offering practical tips for achieving better sleep hygiene.The third habit focuses on the power of letting go—of control, resentments, and the need to manage everything—encouraging listeners to trust more in God's plan.Lastly, Danielle advocates for hitting the pause button in our fast-paced lives, suggesting breaks from work and technology to enhance mindfulness and presence. Throughout the episode, Danielle interweaves personal insights and actionable advice, aiming to guide listeners towards peace, balance, and joy in family living.TakeawaysDaily prayer can reduce stress, increase happiness, and improve relationships.Prioritizing proper sleep is essential for physical and mental well-being.Letting go of things beyond your control can lead to acceptance and trust in God.Taking breaks and disconnecting from technology can help you reflect, recharge, and find balance.Thank you to our sponsors!Check out gorgeous and unique saint necklaces at AbundantlyYours.org. These make a fantastic gift for you or someone you love! Use code SAINTS15 to get 15% off your purchase today!At Songfinch.com/GF you can order a customized song to celebrate a special occasion with someone you love. It makes a unique and everlasting gift. Check out all of your options at Songfinch.com/GFSupport a small Catholic business, give to those in need, and help support this podcast when you shop at Rooted for Good. Use code DANIELLEBEAN and get 10% off your order. :)ANNOUNCEMENTSGo beyond the podcast! For bonus podcasts, weekly columns, exclusive live events, and more, subscribe here!Contact:Email Danielle BeanDanielle Bean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Voxer

4 Small Habits That Will Change Your Life

A quick explanation on Danielle's absence this week from her daughter, Gabby. Please pray for Danielle's healing and recovery, as she still is in the hospital in NYC. Updates later this week will be available at daniellebean.substack.com.

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Los Angeles-based prenatal focused chiropractor Dr. Elliot Berlin searches for unbiased information on the most pressing topics for growing families with interviews from pregnancy and parenting experts, celebrities, and new and expectant parents. Entertaining and informative, new episodes drop weekl...

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Sound healer and women’s circle facilitator Michelle Christensen is 38 weeks pregnant with her first child. She discusses her work, her fascinating journey toward a holistic lifestyle, and her evolving birth plan.

Want more pregnancy + parenting? Check out our new visual series Empowered Mama! Join host and mother of two Arista Ilona as she elicits inspiring and hopeful stories of pregnancy, birth and parenthood from everyday mothers through a lens of celebration and honor. Empowered Mama is available exclusively on Informed Pregnancy Plus.

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Ep. 407 Michelle Christensen: Before Birth

Kimberly Isburg of Count the Kicks, a stillbirth prevention program, discusses her own experience with motherhood, common myths surrounding movement monitoring in the third trimester, and impactful statistics about the success of the Count the Kicks campaign.

Check out Count the Kicks online: countthekicks.org and @countthekicksus

Want more pregnancy + parenting? Check out our new visual series Empowered Mama! Join host and mother of two Arista Ilona as she elicits inspiring and hopeful stories of pregnancy, birth and parenthood from everyday mothers through a lens of celebration and honor. Empowered Mama is available exclusively on Informed Pregnancy Plus.

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Ep. 406 Count the Kicks with Kimberly Isburg

Valia Skiani is a financial quantitative researcher originally from Greece. She joins the podcast to talk about her two very different birth experiences.
Connect with Valia online: @valiask

Want more pregnancy + parenting? Check out our new visual series Empowered Mama! Join host and mother of two Arista Ilona as she elicits inspiring and hopeful stories of pregnancy, birth and parenthood from everyday mothers through a lens of celebration and honor. Empowered Mama is available exclusively on Informed Pregnancy Plus.

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Ep. 405 Birth Stories with Valia Skiani

Solar company co-owner, virtual NASA field trip leader, and mother of three Alex Lopez discusses overcoming difficult labor, finding success with a midwife-attended home birth, and having a surprise breech twin!

Connect with Alex online: @tandem_tribe and Tandem Tribe

Want more pregnancy + parenting? Check out our new visual series Empowered Mama! Join host and mother of two Arista Ilona as she elicits inspiring and hopeful stories of pregnancy, birth and parenthood from everyday mothers through a lens of celebration and honor. Empowered Mama is available exclusively on Informed Pregnancy Plus.

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Ep. 404 Birth Stories with Alex Lopez

International birth educator, creator of EmbodyBirth™ and BellydanceBirth®, and mother of three Maha al Musa joins the podcast. She discusses motherhood and her work, including her intuitive movement program for pregnancy and her holistic childbirth trainings offered to birth workers worldwide. IP+ members have access to her work within our subscription library!

Connect with Maha online: @embodybirthinternational and mahaalmusa.com
Access Maha's content on Informed Pregnancy+

Want more pregnancy + parenting? Check out our new visual series Empowered Mama! Join host and mother of two Arista Ilona as she elicits inspiring and hopeful stories of pregnancy, birth and parenthood from everyday mothers through a lens of celebration and honor. Empowered Mama is available exclusively on Informed Pregnancy Plus.

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Ep. 403 BellydanceBirth® with Maha al Musa

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From Australia to Salt Lake City, the Jazz's Aussie couple will bring you inside life in the NBA. Joe and Renae will talk about everything from the latest headlines, to what it's like being parents of two precocious three-year olds, to answering fan questions. Chew the fat with Joe and Renae.

Sports

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Aaron explains his absence from the last show. With him back, Joe and Renae add him to the question board.
Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode:
Intros
3:20 — Will Joe make a return to the NBL?
8:35 — Parenting
15:55 — Aaron’s job history
21:50 — Dating advice
27:05 — Autism support system
35:55 — Perfect date night
42:50 — Aaron was in a band 
45:45 — Favorite Jazz memory
54:40 — Wrap up

Episode 9: Aaron is back!

It's a mailbag edition of the show! You submitted the questions, and we answered them.
Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode:
Intros
2:15 — How they met
4:45 — Renae’s retirement
9:05 — Pet peeves
16:35 — Who is funnier?
28:35 — Trash talking in the NBA
33:55 — Dealing with pressure
40:10 — When they found out the other was “The One” 
47:05 — Growing up in Australia 
54:45 — Managing careers with children

Episode 8: Q&A - Joe and Renae answer YOUR questions

It's a collaboration of the team's podcasts! Drive & Dish host Georges Niang brought the minivan to the show. He shared entertaining stories about life in the NBA.
Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode:
Intros
2:40 — Would Georges play for Senegal? 
4:30 — Iowa State to NBA journey
9:10 — The chase down block story
12:30 — Okay, bro
17:30 — Al Jefferson’s rookie
23:55 — Motivation during #StayAtHome  
27:25 — Drive & Dish
37:30 — Over/under on cookies

Episode 7: Georges Niang on Iowa State, podcasting, and life in the NBA

How are you staying positive during COVID? The crew looks at that question with Australian author Hugh van Cuylenburg. He wrote The Resilience Project: Finding Happiness through Gratitude, Empathy & Mindfulness. They discuss strategies to stay happy during this difficult time.
Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode:
Intros
2:00 — How The Resilience Project helped the Ingles family
5:55 — Joe’s handling of Renae’s pregnancy during the Olympics
12:05 — Hugh’s inspiration for finding happiness  
16:35 — How the current moment affects your ‘Mental Health Spectrum’
24:10 — Gratitude 
31:20 — Empathy
33:35 — Mindfulness 
36:50 — The Resilience Project
40:45 — Speaking overseas to college athletes

Episode 6: 'The Mental Health Spectrum' with author Hugh van Cuylenburg

April is Autism Awareness Month, which is a topic near to the podcast's heart. To hear from different perspectives, the crew spoke to Anika Hoybjerg (Executive Director and behavior analyst at ABI), Sean Culkin (autism advocate), and the Price family. 
Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode:
1:25 — Going back to Jacob’s autism diagnosis
5:10 — How the family’s expectations changed
11:05 — “Awareness is the biggest thing.”
15:35 — Anika Hoybjerg describes her autism center - Autism and Behavioral Intervention
23:40 — What is ABA therapy?
38:30 — Autism advocate Sean Culkin on his journey
45:40 — His involvement with KultureCity
54:50 — Ryan, Nicole, and Nixon Price
1:01:10 — Joe and Nixon’s similarities
1:04:50 — Special habits
For more information on sensory inclusion, visit https://www.kulturecity.org/.

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If you ever wonder why the smallest tiff can sometimes turn into a big fight, today's episode is for you.

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It's easy to get caught up in who's right and who's wrong when we encounter a different approach to problem solving. Today you'll learn an easier, more honest approach where you can both be right and still support each other.

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A podcast intended to help busy women find the tools and the encouragement to manage their lives, their time, their stress, and their stuff so they can accomplish the things that matter most to them.

This week's episode features my conversation with Andrea Nakayama, Functional Medicine Nutritionist and founder of Functional Nutrition Alliance, talking about new ways to look at our health and nutrition while improving our productivity.



What we put into our bodies and how it makes us feel (good or bad) can directly impact our productivity

I'm excited to share with you my conversation with functional nutritionist, educator, speaker, podcast host, and founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance,  Andrea Nakayama as part of our Productive Living series.

Who is Andrea?

Andrea is an internationally known Functional Medicine Nutritionist, educator, speaker, and founder of Functional Nutrition Alliance, and host and producer of the award-winning 15-Minute Matrix podcast. Andrea is leading a movement to transform the health industry into a system that works, empowering patients and practitioners alike with the systems and tools of Functional Nutrition.

How Andrea got started

Over two decades ago, in April of 2000, Andrea’s husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor and given 6 months to live while she was pregnant with their first and only child. In response, she doubled down on an area she was passionate about – nutrition – in an attempt to extend his lifespan beyond his 30s. They made it over two years before he passed, and in the wake of his death, she discovered that she had developed Hashimoto’s. The transition from caregiver to patient allowed her to see how the healthcare industry lacked the resources and empathy to serve people who have unclear diagnoses or who are terminal.  Andrea realized this was her new calling. She put herself back through school, changed her career, and began to address the gaps she identified through her experience. She has since discovered even more gaps.

Andrea is based in Oregon, where she trains other coaches, clinicians, and aspiring functional nutrition counselors in the science and art of functional nutrition practice. This is a training Andrea has designed over the past 12 years when she discovered she was having more success in practice with those with chronic illnesses than other providers. This 10-month in-depth, highly curated course is the primary function of her work. Andrea also does a lot of personal writing on her blog, evolving the work of functional nutrition.

A typical day for Andrea

Andrea's days evolve more around her purpose rather than a checklist of things to be completed each day. She feels that her purpose is what drives her and produces the most results. Her days always include making time for herself. She is an empty nester but does have a partner, but they live separately. She has her home to herself but still makes sure to make time for what's important to her, whether that's walking, hiking, or going to a dance class. These activities feed other parts of her so she can show up for her other to-do's. Andrea has learned that she has to stack things in little amounts. If she tries to do something too big, she will fail herself. She gives herself grace and stacks small activities each morning. She likes to stretch, meditate, and set her intentions for each day. These activities take 5-20 minutes max or an hour in total.

Andrea has a gratitude practice which includes her body, mind, business, and creativity. She offers gratitude for her son, her late husband, her current partner, family, friends, and the other loves of her life. These morning moments of gratitude allow her to reset and surrender to her day.

What is functional medicine nutrition?

Functional medicine has three primary tenets:


    * the provider and patient work in a therapeutic partnership
    * looking for root causes; why is this happening rather than how can it be fixed?

Productive Living: Becoming CEO of Your Health, with Andrea Nakayama – TPW494

We often set ourselves up for disappointment because we aren't clear on our expectations of others, or even ourselves. In this episode we’re talking about managing expectations to create a more productive and lower-stress life. 



Managing expectations is important for increased productivity and reduced stress

In any area of life--work, relationships, etc.--the disparity between expectations and reality can lead to disappointment, frustration, anxiety, and discouragement. Managing expectations—both your own and those of others—is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships and personal well-being. Let's talk about some practical ways to manage expectations effectively.

What are expectations?

“Our beliefs or assumptions about the future.” [How to manage the expectations vs reality trap in 6 steps]  

One article notes the difference between “agreed-upon criteria for behavior or performance” and expectations, which she says are not agreed upon between people, but simply “beliefs that a certain outcome or event will happen . . . purely conjecture about what the future might hold, based upon strongly held assumptions.” 

Expectations matter because they “can influence our perception of events, people, and even ourselves. These beliefs shape our perspective, guiding our actions and reactions. From personal relationships to career aspirations, expectations play a pivotal role in how we navigate our daily lives.” [How to manage the expectations vs reality trap in 6 steps] 

Expectations are formed based on past experiences, social influences, internal (often unspoken and maybe even subconscious) desires, and information and knowledge we obtain from various sources. 

When reality doesn’t measure up to expectation, the gap can (and usually does) lead to disappointment, frustration, and discouragement, both internally and in professional and personal relationships. In the early years of our marriage, a lot of disappointment and conflict arose from expectations we had of each other and the relationship--often expectations that weren’t communicated or even consciously recognized. Life became so much better when we were able to think through, then talk through, those expectations, figure out which ones were realistic and which weren’t, and reach agreement about how things would work between us.  

One psychologist says “we want to have realistic expectations, because accurate expectations are useful for making good choices.” 

What does it mean to manage expectations? 

One dictionary I looked at said it means to “seek to prevent disappointment by establishing in advance what can realistically be achieved or delivered by a project, undertaking, course of action, etc.” 

An article posted on the National Institutes of Health National Library of Medicine says “Managing expectations means communicating so that all involved have a clear understanding of what to expect--and when to expect it. It also requires keeping communications open.” 

So the question, then, is how we can manage expectations in such a way as to make sure ours (and those of others) are accurate and can form the basis of good decisions and a happy and productive life....

Managing Expectations – TPW493

Self-reflection is always time well spent, especially if it's helping us grow as an individual. In this episode we’re talking about questions we can ask ourselves to help us create a life that matters.



Defining who you are as a person and how you want to live is the key to making a life that matters

I used to own horses. Several years ago I had a young horse in training with a trainer who required, as part of his training regime, that the owner come to his facility at least once a week for a lesson with that horse in training. During my weekly lessons, he shared various concepts behind his training philosophy. One of those concepts was four key questions he asked himself before every session with a horse or its owner, questions that helped guide him in structuring the session. The first question, he said, is “What do you want?” As he explained it, without knowing the answer to that question, you’d be wasting your time in the session. Without a destination in mind, you won’t actually get anywhere. 

That question has stuck with me because of its relevance to life in general. One key element of making a life that matters is awareness: knowing who you are, what’s important to you, and what you want your life to look like. Knowing what you want is key. 

This awareness requires time and attention to our thoughts--something that can be hard to come by when our daily lives are full--even when they’re full of good things! Taking--making--time for self-reflection must be intentional. 

With all that in mind, I started thinking about questions that can help us evaluate and shape our lives in meaningful ways. These questions can serve as a guide to explore personal aspirations, confront limitations, and carve out a path that aligns closely with your innermost values and desires.

Section 1: Understanding Yourself

Question 1: What are my core values and how do they shape my choices?

Understanding your values helps align your actions with what is genuinely important to you. Values are “a set of beliefs or opinions that influence how you live your life.” [6 Steps to Discover Your Core Values] 

Values “inform your behaviors and understanding of right and wrong. They help shape how you think, act, and feel. And ultimately, your values help you find happiness and purpose in life.” [20 personal values examples to help you find your own] 

The same article goes on to say: 


“Understanding your own values is a fundamental part of self-awareness and getting to know yourself as a human being. With a better understanding of your values, you can develop more empathy. You might show better emotional regulation. And you might improve your communication skills. But identifying your values is difficult. It requires deep self-reflection and self-honesty — both of which take hard work.” 


This article suggests 20 examples of core values people might hold.

“The closer your decisions each day align with the big-picture view of what’s most important to you, the more likely you are to create the future you want for yourself!” [5 Steps to Define Your Core Values: A Compass for Navigating Life’s Decisions]

This article suggests 5 steps to defi...

Crafting a Life That Matters: 10 Essential Questions – TPW492

This week's episode features my conversation with Tamara Dias, certified financial social worker, adult learning specialist, non-profit executive director, and founder of Good Soil, talking about how financial wellness can contribute to living a life that matters.



Financial wellness and productivity go hand in hand when making a life that matters

I'm excited to share with you my conversation with certified financial social worker, adult learning specialist, and non-profit executive director Tamara Dias as part of our Productive Living series.

Who is Tamara?

Tamara is a former middle school teacher turned school principal. Her career then shifted towards being a certified financial social worker and an adult learning specialist who has twice been recognized as one of the nation's top leaders by Forbes Magazine. Her goal is to support people as they build wealth and to help them better understand money and how it works. She strives, as a former teacher, to bring that "teacher's heart" to everything she does. Tamara is also a runner who's training for her first marathon this Fall and a self-professed Peloton addict. She and her husband have been married for 7 years and live in Virginia.

How Tamara got started

Tamara began her career as a middle school teacher, soon transitioning into the principal. From there, she began to move her career toward helping others achieve financial wellness and health. She also founded her business Good Soil, which educates people on financial health.

A typical day for Tamara

Tamara's days typically start out with some kind of quiet time with her waking up early and sitting with her tea or coffee, her Bible, and a journal. She prays and uses this time to focus herself before her busy day begins.

From there, Tamara heads to her home gym and gets a good workout in on her treadmill, which motivates her to begin her day. She tries to give herself a challenging workout to fuel her body and build energy for the day. She then showers, gets dressed, and begins mapping out her tasks.

Her work days are usually filled with direct work, Zoom calls, and meetings. Tamara works from home the majority of the time but if she gets antsy, she will use a co-working space. She is always sure to take a minimum of a 30-minute lunch break each day with no work distractions. Tamara is not a fan of working lunches and feels this break in the day is really important, especially because she works from home. Her break is usually taken between 12:00-1:00.

Around 5:00 p.m., Tamara tries to end her work day and transition to her after-work activities.

Tamara is unapologetic about the time she takes for herself during the day, including her morning quiet time, her lunch break, and when she tries to end her work day. This is how she structures her days and makes time for what is important, including herself.

Tamara's tips for working from home

Tamara suggests you have a separate working space from your living space. It doesn't have to be a separate room or large area, but just somewhere that is solely for work purposes. She has found that when working from home, it can be easy to not set boundaries between your work life and home life. This boundary is important, though, so your home continues to be a safe and restful space for you.

She also suggests that you make it a point to leave your home and get outside daily. Tamara has a co-working space she uses once a week or so. Get outside to take a walk and see other people, if only for a few minutes. These breaks can help you to clear your mind and be more focused throughout the day

Productivity tools Tamara recommends

Tamara juggles a lot of tasks throughout her day, between being a business owner and a non-profit executive.

Productive Living: Financial Wellness, with Tamara Dias – TPW491

This week we're revisiting an episode from the TPW archives in which I talk about some of the challenges of working from home--and some solutions for them.



Working from home can have its advantages but there needs to be a balance

There are lots of people working from home 

In a 2014 article, Global Workplace Analytics, a San Diego-based research firm, was cited as saying that 2.8 million self-employed Americans work from home, while another 3.3 million workers consider their homes their primary workplace, even though many of their employers have corporate offices. 

"Nearly half of the workforce now holds a job that could be performed, at least some of the time, from home or a 'third place' such as a coffee shop, library or park bench," says Kate Lister, president of Global Workplace Analytics.” 

The numbers have grown in the 10 years since that article was published. More recently, the Pew Research Center released statistics that "around 22 million employed adults (aged 18 and over) in the U.S. work from home all the time, equal to roughly 14% of all employed adults."

Lots of experts expect working from home to grow. One article cited as reasons “a mix of mobile devices, worsening traffic, rising prices in big cities, the ability to monitor someone’s performance remotely, or through technology.”

Modes of working from home 


    * Part-time/full-time

    * That is, part-time at home, part-time in an office OR
    * Working exclusively from home, but part-time or full-time


    * Remote working for a local or distant company
    * Operating your own business from home


 Benefits of working from home 


    * No more commute! 
    * No interruptions from people stopping in at your office 
    * More time with the people (or pets) you care about 
    * Flexible schedule 
    * Absolute control over your workspace 
    * Saved expenses -- clothing, lunches out, etc. 
    * Comfort -- can dress as you choose


Challenges of working from home 


    * Isolation/loneliness 

    * Play music - Focus@Will; stereo in your office playing your own music; I use my Echo Dot to play either classical or instrumental jazz, depending on my mood 
    * Schedule times to connect with others 
    * Join a carefully chosen organization--maybe a local one--to meet people. Especially valuable if you’re in a new-to-you area. 


    * “Out of sight, out of mind” -- harder to connect with colleagues or get the positive attention of supervisors/bosses/etc. 
    * No colleagues down the hall to pick their brains 
    * Chat tools like Slack or Teams
    * Video conferencing tools like Zoom or Skype 
    * Less support people and tech -- if you’re used to having IT and secretarial support . . . 
    * Household chores & distractions 
    * Lack of boundaries between work and non-work 
    * Fewer opportunities to network, if that’s an important part of your career/business 
    * Less external motivation (nobody’s watching . . .) 
    * Extra expenses (unless your company provides) - supplies, equipment, internet, postage, etc.


Guidelines/“best practices”

Set aside a place designated for your work/business. If you can close a door on it, even better. That doesn’t mean you can’t work elsewhere--when I ne...

From the Vault: Working from Home – TPW490

The Productive Woman

Confessions of a Terrible Husband is a marriage podcast for people who are looking for real advice from the trenches and who are committed to taking personal responsibility over improving their relationships.  Hear Nick Pavlidis talk all things marriage and life and interview people like Fawn Weaver...

Resources mentioned: Nick's book, Confessions of a Terrible Husband: Lessons Learned from a Lumpy Couch: http://aterriblehusband.com/amazon This episode is brought to you by Audible: Visit http://www.audibletrial.com/nick to get the best audiobooks sent straight to your phone. If you are new to audible and go through that link you can get a free 30-day trial and a free audiobook that you can keep even if you cancel during the trial period. You can even get Nick's book Confessions of a Terrible Husband: Lessons Learned from a Lumpy Couch there, read by Nick. Just visit www.audibletrial.com/nick.

45. What if you're not the problem in your relationship?

44. Improving a Struggling Marriage

This episode is brought to you by Audible http://www.audibletrial.com/nick where you can get the best audio books sent straight to your phone. If you are new to audible and go through that link you can get a free 30-day trial and a free audiobook that you can keep even if you cancel during the trial period. You can Nick's book Confessions of a Terrible Husband: Lessons Learned from a Lumpy Couch there, read by Nick through www.audibletrial.com/nick (free if you're new with this link), or at Amazon at www.aterriblehusband.com/amazon. Here's the link for the free book and trial to audible.com again: http://www.audibletrial.com/nick   Confessions of a Terrible Husband is a marriage podcast for people who are looking for real advice from the trenches and who are committed to taking personal responsibility over improving their relationships. Hear Nick Pavlidis talk all things marriage and life and interview people like Fawn Weaver from The Happy Wives Club, John G. Miller, of QBQ, Inc., Dan Miller and Joanne Miller of 48 Days to the Work You Love, Derek and Carrie Olsen from Better Conversations, Marcus and Ashley Kusi from the Our Peaceful Family, and many, many more, about the best ways to have an amazing relationship!

43: Are your friends hurting your marriage? (and a giveaway...)

In this podcast episode, Bill McDonald of www.BillyMcDonald.com and www.The13Codes.com shares 3 of 13 codes of conduct that can elevate any man to Modern-Day Knighthood! Check out his Free Training at www.The13Codes.com/Nick! Confessions of a Terrible Husband is a marriage podcast for people who are looking for real advice from the trenches and who are committed to taking personal responsibility over improving their relationships. Hear Nick Pavlidis talk all things marriage and life and interview people like Fawn Weaver from The Happy Wives Club, John G. Miller, of QBQ, Inc., Dan Miller and Joanne Miller of 48 Days to the Work You Love, Derek and Carrie Olsen from Better Conversations, Marcus and Ashley Kusi from the Our Peaceful Family, and many, many more, about the best ways to have an amazing relationship!

42: The Husband Code of Conduct with Bill McDonald

www.RenegadeGentlemen.com/Confessions In this episode, Phil Potts, author of Habits of Heroic Husbands and leader of Renegade Gentlemen shares tips for eliminating frustration and taking your marriage to a 10! He also has a special offer for 25 lucky Confessions listeners, so head over to www.RenegadeGentlemen.com/Confessions to check it out. Confessions of a Terrible Husband is a marriage podcast for people who are looking for real advice from the trenches and who are committed to taking personal responsibility over improving their relationships. Hear Nick Pavlidis talk all things marriage and life and interview people like Fawn Weaver from The Happy Wives Club, John G. Miller, of QBQ, Inc., Dan Miller and Joanne Miller of 48 Days to the Work You Love, Derek and Carrie Olsen from Better Conversations, Marcus and Ashley Kusi from the Our Peaceful Family, and many, many more, about the best ways to have an amazing relationship!

41: How to Reduce Frustration in Your Marriage with Phil Potts

Confessions of a Terrible Husband with Nick Pavlidis

Welcome to Spark Joy, co-hosted by certified KonMari Consultants Kristyn Ivey and Karin Socci. Spark Joy is the podcast dedicated to celebrating the KonMari Method and the transformative power of surrounding yourself with joy; and letting go of the all the rest. 
Made popular by Marie Kondo, author ...

Relationship expert Angela N. Holton joins us to share Conscious Dating strategies that focus on self-love and connection, even in the midst of social distancing and quarantine. 

Angela N. Holton, is an International Dating & Relationship Expert, Speaker, Author and Founder of Love Sanctuary, an online spiritual and personal development site centered on helping women and men create more love in their lives from the inside-out.  She is the Creator of The Conscious Dating Method, a modern and revolutionary approach toward dating and relationships and the author of The Conscious Dating Method Workbook Journal.

We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show.

While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast.

Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy

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In this episode, you’ll enjoy:


How Angela became an international dating coach
Angela's definition of self-love and why it's so important as we date
How to build self-love into our homes, schedules, and routines
The Conscious Dating Method - how to become what we are seek
How letting go is a common theme across both tidying and dating
Tips for navigating dating during quarantine and beyond
Social distance dating ideas
How to make dating a priority when there are other things fighting for our attention
Tips (do's and don'ts) to help you make online dating spark more joy and how to get started


Angela's favorite dating tip: 

Have fun and date with curiosity.

What sparks joy for Angela: 

Waking up and sharing her gifts.

To connect with Angela, you can find her at lovesanctuary.com and on instagram @angelanholton.

You can also pick up Angela's book, The Conscious Dating Method Workbook and Journal.

Gems:

"Relationships begin and end with relationship with self."

"We are naturally wired for connection."

"How are you learning how to be in a relationship if you're not dating?"

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home

You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy Special Guest: Angela Holton.

Encore! Ep 136 | Love in the Time of Corona - Conscious Dating with Angela N. Holton

David Allen, master personal productivity specialist, joins us to explore the intersection between his famous Getting Things Done Method and KonMari. 

“Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them. We should be looking toward a world of no problems, only projects.”

After decades of in-the-field research and practice of his productivity methods, David wrote the international best-seller Getting Things Done. 

Published in over 28 languages, TIME magazine heralded it as “the defining self-help business book of its time.” 

Today, David is considered the leading authority in the fields of organizational and personal productivity. The David Allen Company, run by David and his wife Kathryn, oversees the certification academy and quality standards for Global Partners offering Getting Things Done courses and coaching around the world.

We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show.

While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast.

Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy

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In this episode, you’ll enjoy:

-David's journey to becoming one of the most important names in increasing productivity

-Learn what the Getting Things Done (GTD) method is all about and how you can use it to increase your productivity and gain more time that spark joy

-Practice with David using the GTD method to something as simple as receiving a wedding invitation

-David has worked from home since the early 1980's and he shares his tips for WFH that sparks joy

-David shares what is meant by "ambient anxiety", an "external brain", and the "two minute rule"

-What are Open Loops and how they impact your productivity

-Find all of David's books and guides here: David Allen on Amazon

-Learn some of David's time honored tips to increase your ability to Get Things Done with joy!

David's favorite productivity tip: 

"Your head is for having ideas and not for holding them. Stop using your head as your office."

What sparks joy for David: 

David's new video series "Two Minute Tips for Turbulent Times" coming soon.

And, walking his little Cavalier Springer Spaniel in the park!

To connect with David, you can find him at GettingThingsDone.com and on Twitter at GTDGuy

Gems:

"If you think about something twice, then you are paying it to much attention."

"You have to decide what the thing means to you to decide what to do with it."

"You need a discreet space to do your work, answer your email and focus. It's best if there is no other activity in that space . And, it should be a place where everyone in the home knows you are "on the job" even if you need to put yellow caution tape around your workspace!"

"What has your attention?"

"Your head is for having ideas, not holding them. Stop using  your head as your office."  

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home

You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy Special Guest: David Allen.

Encore! Ep 131 | Getting Things Done with David Allen

Veteran professional organizer and TV host Peter Walsh joins us to uncover the deeper meaning behind our clutter and share tips to help you create comfort and joy at home during these challenging times. 

Peter starred in the popular organization and design series Clean Sweep with Peter Walsh on Discovery’s TLC Network.  The series produced over 120 episodes and has run almost continuously since 2003.

He is the author of six best-selling books on the subject of organizing including How to Organize (Just About) Everything; It’s All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff, and Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?

His new book is Let It Go, Downsizing Your Way to A Richer, Happier Life.

Peter was a regular guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show where he was dubbed the “Get Your Life Organized Guy” which led to his own series, Extreme Clutter with Peter Walsh on OWN.

We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show.

While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast.

Join The Spark Joy Club today!

In this episode, you’ll enjoy:


  How Peter got his start-you’ll never believe what he WASN’T interested in doing in the beginning
  How it all came together for Peter and organizational design became his great passion
  The importance of humor and empathy in working with people who are experiencing guilt and shame over clutter
  Peter’s take on why we accumulate so much-the hope of chasing a dream life through acquiring more and more “stuff”
  How Peter shocks his clients with his plan for discarding 70-80% of their stuff-but they find he was on the money!
  What Peter thinks of Marie Kondo. Peter and Marie on the Rachel Ray Show
  Stories about what often gets edited from reality organizing shows. To go behind the scenes of Tidying Up with Marie Kondo check out:


Ep 67 | Review of Netflix's "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo"

Ep 68 | Behind the Scenes: Netflix's "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" with Tricia Fidler and Jane Grodem


  Suggestions on how to manage the uncertainty of life during the pandemic
  Peter’s annual challenge on his YouTube channel. Peter Walsh's  31 Days to Get Organized
  How to play Trash Bag Tango!
  Peter’s great ideas for turning family organizing into learning games while we are staying home
  The importance of a schedule and maintaining a sense of routine while social distancing and staying at home
  Peter’s own experience surviving the coronavirus


Favorite organizing tip:

“Retreat into quiet at least 5 minutes a day. Although it may not seem to be a tidying tip, it will help you center yourself and to give you the space to step back into the busy world.

Also, take a media break!”

What is sparking the most joy for Peter:

“We are seeing what is happening in the world could be a massive reset button. Staying connected with those we love and getting back in touch with those people who are most significant in our lives.”

How to get in touch with Peter:

Peter Walsh Design

Peter’s Books

Extreme Clutter with Peter Walsh

Clean Sweep with Peter Walsh

Peter’s very active FaceBook community

Peter's YouTube channel

Gems:

“I’ve discovered over nearly 20 years of doing this that we are all human and all in the same boat. We all go off the rails occasionally!”

“At the end of the day, you are stronger than your stuff.”

“Stuff is associated with happiness. People buy things thinking that they are buying happiness but they are really buying a shadow of happiness. Instead of buying a product, we are buying a promise.”

“What is the vision you have from the life you want? Does the stuff you own help you get what you want from this room?”

“If you don’t respect your space, if you overload it, it’s the same as dishonoring as person, you are dishonoring your space. You will never be happy in that space.”

“Stuff is a distraction. Issues around clutter are about loss and trauma and neglect and abandonment.”

“The issue is really, ‘How do I deal with the fear and the anxiety we are all facing at the moment.’ And, people are looking to organizing as a way of feeling some control.”

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home

You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy Special Guest: Peter Walsh.

Encore! Ep 127 | Taking a Look at Why It's All Too Much with Peter Walsh

Sarit Sela, fellow KonMari Consultant, shares her favorite minimalist inspired buying and shopping strategies that can enhance your KonMari journey and help you maintain a clutter free lifestyle.

Sarit Sela is a minimalist mom, Bronze certified KonMari consultant and visual storyteller. 

She is an Israeli living in Stockholm, Sweden for the last 8 years and is the founder of Minimalist Me, Her mission is to bring a creative, visual world of minimalism, scandinavian design and KonMari to her clients.

We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show.

While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast.

Join The Spark Joy Club today!

In this episode, you’ll enjoy:

-Learning how and why Sarit became a KonMari Consultant


How minimalism has played an important role in Sarit’s personal journey and in her work with clients
What minimalism means to Sarit. It’s not what you may think!
Sarit's method of working with her clients using the KonMari Method and minimalism
How it's not about the number of things you own in any category. It's important to not focus on the number but on the joy and use of the items to YOU
The challenges, and JOYS, of being a mom in our consumerist culture and how to help your children be more focused and mindful
How Sarit has navigated setting up her business in both Sweden and Israel and the differences in both cultures when it comes to tidying
What makes a good KonMari Consultant in Sarit’s view


Sarit's favorite tidying tip: 

"It's important that when you open your wardrobe and feel that it is pretty to look at. It's not about the number of clothes but that you put things around you that spark joy."

What sparks joy for Sarit: 

"Soon, I will be in Tel Aviv to lead a workshop on minimalism. It's going to be one of the biggest events I have done so far."

Sarit’s parting words of wisdom: 

"Many people are concerned with the habits of others in their homes. But I have found that if you change your habits, you will be able to help others."

To connect with Sarit, visit her websits and blog Mimialist Me or follow her on Instagram

Gems:


"You will know exactly what you need and don't need. It must work for you."
"Combining the two things, KonMari and miinimalism, was something that felt unique."
"Who needs five boxes of pasta at any one time?"
"I think there are two things to teach kids. The first is to learn to tidy and the second is to carefully chose the things they want in their lives."
"It's so important for a KonMari Consultant to have compassion."


You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home

You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy Special Guest: Sarit Sela.

Encore! Ep 119 | Minimalist Shopping Habits That Spark Joy with Sarit Sela

Welcome to the 2020 Spark Joy highlights show! Make sure you listen all the way through because we share an important announcement towards the end.

This year was a wild one and really unlike no other, so we look forward to highlighting some positive moments of joy for the show and announce and celebrate our giveaway winners. 

Our show wouldn’t be possible without each and every one of you…. our listeners...many whom have been with us from day one. 

YOU spark the most joy! We are so grateful for your thought-provoking questions, inspiring stories of tidying highs and lows, and your dedicated listenership over the past 3 1/2 years.  

Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy

Join The Spark Joy Club today!

But first, a Joy Check!

What Sparked Joy this year for Karin:

As hard as this year was, I have been inspired by the perseverance and determination of people everywhere. That has helped me to keep going and has helped me see what I gained and learned this year. Hopefulness!

What Sparked Joy this year for Kristyn:

Leaning on the Spark Joy and For the Love of Tidy communities as we collectively got stuff done during a trying season. 

Joyful Show Highlights 2020


Spark Joy Ep 131 | Getting Things Done with David Allen
Spark Joy Ep 144 | Essentialism with Greg McKeown 
Spark Joy Ep 127 | Taking a Look at Why It's All Too Much with Peter Walsh
Spark Joy Episode 132 | Where Does all the Stuff Go with Secondhand Author Adam Minter


The  3rd Annual Spark Joy Giveaway!

Each of our three winners will receive a special KonMari Prize Bundle that includes:

• A signed copy of Marie Kondo’s tidying sequel, Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up

• A fifty-dollar gift card to the KonMari Shop on konmari.com

• On behalf of For the Love of Tidy, a 2-hour Virtual Tidying Lesson

And here are our winners!

Vapeters

A Yooper Learning to Let Go!

Spark Joy is the only podcast I listen to weekly - others that I have found around simple living or minimalism either is too much of just a general conversation that I get bored, has too many ads or clearly their agendas are to sell and pitch their guests books etc. 

I love that Kristyn and Karin have guests that have skills and professions that cover a range of topics and I appreciate their style of asking them specific questions about what they do. I live in the Midwest and would love to hear more from people who live in areas with extreme weather and how they deal with their tools, winter equipment and wardrobe etc. Keep up the good work and inspiration!

KerieSue

New Listener & Ready to Let Go!

"I only discovered this podcast recently. I reluctantly subscribed thinking, “Oh, goodie. ANOTHER decluttering podcast.” *eye roll

After the first 5 minutes, I realized, it was SO MUCH MORE than that. The advice offered here by the hosts, combined with the interviews is absolutely priceless! I am hooked and fully intend to “binge-listen” each and every episode as I begin my KonMari journey."

Kimmykannonz

So informative!

Despite having read Marie Kondo's books and watched the Netflix show, I wanted more KonMari content as I completed my Tidying Festival. Kristyn and Karin are so kind, and I love their variety of guests. I have learned a lot from the episodes, and have been able to carry the lessons into my own life.

Congratulations to our winners!



The Spark Joy Podcast is saying goodbye...

After three years, 161 episodes, over 95 hours of KonMari themed tips and over 2.5 million downloads, we’ve decided to end this run of the Spark Joy podcast. 

Your dedication to our mission has been absolutely incredible.  

While new episodes are paused, our mission continues. 

Here are some ways you can continue to listen while you tidy and access our show and community:

• All 161 episodes will remain live and available to you during your tidying event. You can revisit your favorites or start from Episode 0 to binge-listen all of our episodes. 

• The Spark Joy Club will remain active and live! You can request to join by heading over to sparkjoypodcast.com and clicking Join the Club to gain exclusive access to the community, The Tidy Home Joy Journal, monthly live videos, accountability, advice from organizing experts, and inspiration from hundreds of active tidying companions.

• If we have updates about the show in the future we’ll announce them via Spark Joy's Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, so make sure to follow us on your favorite platform. You can also join our mailing list or reach out to us directly at contact@sparkjoypodcast.com

Karin and I will continue to serve clients in-person and virtually through The Serene Home and For the Love of Tidy, respectively.

Make sure to connect with us via our individual social media accounts, subscribe to our mailing lists, or reach out to us directly so we can continue to address your burning tidying questions. 

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home

You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Ep 161 | Best of 2020: Joyful Show Highlights + Giveaway WINNERS

Spark Joy

The Ultimate Disneyland & WDW Audio Adventure Podcast. A celebration of the magical sounds of Disney in FULL STEREO SOUND, brought to you by "the Disney Sounds Guy" Paul Barrie.  A WindowtotheMagic is a weekly journey into the wonderful world of the Disney Theme Parks, and the sounds which make thos...

CONTACT US TODAY! WTTM is no longer using Twitter/X  WTTM is now on THREADS & BLUESKY: Look us up @wttmpodcast  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@windowtothemagic YouTube: http://youtube.com/windowtothemagic Email: podcast@windowtothemagic.com Voicemail: 1-307-GET-WTTM (438-9886)  SEASON 19 CONTINUES!  On this episode, Calvin continues exploring Walt Disney World during his 2023 birthday visit.  This episode has Calvin experiencing THREE NOT-AT-ALL-NEW EXPERIENCES in The Magic Kingdom.  Enjoy!!  99 mins ))BIRTHDAY BINAURAL((

WTTM #761 - "Calvin at WDW 2023 - 09 - Skipping Tiki Mountain"

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WTTM #760 - "Hanging with the Larsens - A 2-Part Adventure at Disneyland"

CONTACT US TODAY! WTTM is no longer using Twitter/X  WTTM is now on THREADS & BLUESKY: Look us up @wttmpodcast  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@windowtothemagic YouTube: http://youtube.com/windowtothemagic Email: podcast@windowtothemagic.com Voicemail: 1-307-GET-WTTM (438-9886)  SEASON 19 CONTINUES!  On this episode, Calvin continues exploring Walt Disney World during his 2023 birthday visit.  This episode has Calvin experiencing THREE ALL-NEW EXPERIENCES (new to him, that is...) at EPCOT, including something that has since been replaced.  Enjoy!! 111 mins ))BIRTHDAY BINAURAL((

WTTM #759 - "Calvin at WDW 2023 - 08 - 3 Brand New Experiences for Calvin"

CONTACT US TODAY! WTTM is no longer using Twitter/X  WTTM is now on THREADS & BLUESKY: Look us up @wttmpodcast  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@windowtothemagic YouTube: http://youtube.com/windowtothemagic Email: podcast@windowtothemagic.com Voicemail: 1-307-GET-WTTM (438-9886)  SEASON 19 CONTINUES!  On this episode, Paul visits Disneyland and inserts an entire show into the middle of the Magic Happens parade.   Enjoy!!  86 mins ))HD BINAURAL((

WTTM #758 - April Fools Day 2024 - "Magic (Show) Happens"

CONTACT US TODAY! WTTM is no longer using Twitter/X  WTTM is now on THREADS & BLUESKY: Look us up @wttmpodcast  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@windowtothemagic YouTube: http://youtube.com/windowtothemagic Email: podcast@windowtothemagic.com Voicemail: 1-307-GET-WTTM (438-9886)  SEASON 19 CONTINUES!  On this episode, Calvin continues exploring Walt Disney World during his 2023 birthday visit.  This episode takes you through various EPCOT experiences, including Calvin's VERY FIRST TIME on the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction.  Enjoy!!  122 mins ))BIRTHDAY BINAURAL((

WTTM #757 - "Calvin at WDW 2023 - 07 - From One Awesome Planet To Another"

A Window to the Magic - Disneyland Audio Adventure Podcast

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Living & Mothering Confidently

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Join us for the plant talk fun, and stay for the plant therapy you need. We share our plant triumphs, our shame, and our best tips. Along the way we ponder the instant death of succulents, phallic blooms, and the superiority of yucca fries. We also dream about our old lady gardening goals and need you to weigh in on a husband hairbrush transgression.
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Plant Lady Talk

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Let's take a collective deep breath and have a conversation about how we're navigating this election season. We give our most optimistic pitch for why we think everyone should care about politics and vote, and chat about how we're taking care of ourselves through the election. Plus, how to have conversations when we disagree. Friends of the Show can join us on Patreon in discussing exactly how we engage in the news to stay informed but not overwhelmed.
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Surviving the 2024 Election

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon community Looking for a great book this spring? We have some suggestions! We're sharing what books we've read lately, what's next in our TBR queues, and the books our kids have loved recently. Plus, we talk about what else we've been listening to, and each recount a recent memorable reading moment. For Friends of the Show on Patreon we're talking about the success – and challenge – of trying to read with our husbands.
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Spring Reading Round Up

The Girl Next Door Podcast

Graham Kay and Kirk Smith are two comedians living in Los Angeles. Kirk has a teenaged son with Autism and Graham has an autistic adult brother. Together they talk about the lighter side of living with and coping with autism.

Health & Fitness

AuDHD? Connection? Also Peter's foot is GREAT!

Kirks in Sweden visiting JJ, an update on Peter's fall, and an article about new research sparks a conversation about language. 

The Fellas Get Upset About Language

In this episode Peter has a new free delivery service and stories of JJ's diet. 

Eating Drywall (You're Not Alone)

Kirk gets a kiss, Graham opens doors and changing diagnosis throughout life. 

Changing Diagnosis

On this episode Pete has had it with Graham's suggestions and Kirk and Graham get a nice fan mail. 

Autism and Breast Feeding

Autastic: A Comedians Guide to Autism

Real Marriage is a ministry of Pastor Mark Driscoll and Grace Driscoll to help your marriage at any stage, from newlyweds to seasoned marriages.

Relationships

Is it okay if the wife makes more than the husband? Should your mother-in-law set the boundaries for your family? Join us for a spicy Q&A that will be sure to offend!

Kids & Family Podcasts / Page 6

Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)

Times Square Church - Sermons

Informed Pregnancy Podcast

Ingles Insight

Couples Coaching with Natalie Clay

The Productive Woman

Confessions of a Terrible Husband with Nick Pavlidis

Spark Joy

A Window to the Magic - Disneyland Audio Adventure Podcast

The Girl Next Door Podcast

Autastic: A Comedians Guide to Autism

The Real Marriage Podcast

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting

Talk of Him

Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast

Law of Attraction Changed My Life

40 Weeks Pregnancy Podcast

Christmas Old Time Radio

Awesome Etiquette

Marriage Is Funny

Optimal Relationships Daily

Story Spectacular

Pawprint | animal rescue podcast for dog, cat, and other animal lovers

Rad Parenting

ResortLoop.com - A Walt Disney World Podcast!

Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids

Elmo's Adventures in Spending, Saving, and Sharing

Noodle Loaf - Music Education Podcast for Kids

Catholic in a Small Town

PregTASTIC Online Radio

Heart Lessons Podcast

10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool

Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for Classical Homeschooling Mamas

Bringing Disneyland Home

Mindful Parenting: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Paren...

Gunsmoke - OTRWesterns.com

Mud Stories with Jacque Watkins - Messy moments worked for our good

CiRCE Institute Podcast Network

Positive Toddler Parenting™

Beat Infertility

Disney Every Week with the PassPorter Moms

The HeyDad Podcast

Form Podcast

"Doctor Mom" Podcast

Parenting Today’s Teens

Birth Kweens

Project Parenthood

Pickle

Jack Benny Show - OTR Podcast!

Family Looking Up